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The world's weirdest Christmas traditions

In the Netherlands, Zwarte Piet - or "Black Peter" - is a mischievous assistant to Father Christmas. He will appear at festive parades and is tasked with amusing children and scattering sweets. As those who dress up as Zwarte Piet usually cover their face in blacking and wear a curly afro wig, however, the tradition has become a controversial one, with some claiming it to be racist.